APPRECIATION SHOUT OUT FROM HAWAII from kwest on Vimeo
Kanye West is in Hawaii working at the moment. Still, he managed to set aside enough time to film himself -- immaculately dressed -- stunting on a boat to deliver his fans a video message for overwhelming supporting his Nike Air Yeezy this past weekend. It's short. It's to the point. It's Kanye being Kanye. Thanks and you're welcome.
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Honestly, we knew all kinds of ridiculousness would be in store for the launch of Kanye West's Air Yeezy when we caught word that certain retail accounts were selling the sneaker by way of a raffle, considering the high demand for the $215 item. Simply crazy because practically no one has any money! We mean, look up. Isn't the sky suppose to be falling or something?
Anyways, undeterred fans, from as far as Cincinnati, camped out in front of the Niketown in Chicago for an opportunity at snagging the rapper/artist/designer/mullet aficionado's latest creation.
According to the Chicago Trubune:
"...About 40 people, most of them men in their 20s, were lined up outside Niketown early Saturday. James and a few others started to camp out as early as Thursday, but on Friday store officials gave them red wristbands and told them to come back Saturday. The store wanted to prevent a large crowd from forming and leaving an unsavory impression on the visiting International Olympic Committee, a Niketown employee said.
Shortly after 9 a.m., employees let a few customers enter the store to purchase their shoes. The store sold out of its supply of the sneakers -- 25 to 30 pair according to customers -- before it officially opened at 10 a.m. Niketown officials wouldn't disclose the number sold..."
Further, the article goes on talk about how owners of the Air Yezzys are now starting to hawk them on Ebay for $700. Unreal. For those who missed out on this first drop, like 20-year-old Terrill Tucker who drove all the way from Michigan only to end up empty handed, cheer up: the second in a total of three different Air Yeezy styles drops sometime next month.
In the meantime, check out this video of Young Jeezy giving away pairs of his pal's sneakers.
Like a thief in a middle of the night, Kendo-La's late night missive came out of nowhere.
Essentially, thery're closing their doors. Indefinitely.
After five long years, the one-and-only female sneaker boutique in California will be no more. Sad, indeed, However, before the walk out of the door they are having a major sale: all shoes $40 or less. Shop wisely.
Those trips by fashion director Dani Stahil to Nike's workout intensive corporate camp have finally paid off.
NYLON has teamed up with Nike to create a series of hyper neon hi-top sneakers. According to the hipster magazine, its full collection of Skittle-colored kicks can been seen in their entirety when the April issue drops, which will coincide with the mag's tenth anniversary.
Much like those studded fall '09 Alexander Wang totes, a few pairs of the NYLON shoes have been sent next day air to a few righteous chicks with a penchant for getting their picture taken by Patrick McMullen as much as possible.
So, keep your eyes peeled. Especially on sites that may have copious amounts of images of Cory Kennedy or Peaches Geldof on any given day. Cough*TheCobraSnake*Cough.
Man, where do I begin? I love Kanye West. I love that he writes in all CAPS to illustrate heated emotions. I love that he is unapologetically black and yet doesn't understand or see the irony of wanting to intern for Raf Simmons. I love that he adores fashion and lives for the moment. I love how he set up this video clip with strategically placed pieces from his ever-growing Louis Vuitton collection. I love that he rocks an afro mullet and gloves. I love that he has decided to change his name to Martin Louis the King Jr.
Really,how much colder would the world be without someone like 'Ye? Meanwhile, Kanye has created a Louis Vuitton sneaker for the ladies. The images of that creation can be seen here and here.
